Explanation of agency authority:
Pursuant to ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2) (a), Stats., the Cosmetology Examining Board is generally empowered by the legislature to promulgate rules that will provide guidance within the profession and interpret the statutes it administers. 2013 Wisconsin Act 356 required the reduction of the number of training hours for course of instruction in cosmetology. This change impacted the qualifications for cosmetology licensure. The proposed rule seeks to carry out the mandate of this new legislation by amending Wis. Admin Code. ch. Cos 5. Related statute or rule:
None.
Plain language analysis:
2013 Wisconsin Act 356 changed the licensure requirements for cosmetologist by reducing the number of training hours required to successfully complete a cosmetology course of instruction from 1,800 to 1,550. This reduction in training hours puts Wisconsin on par with course of instruction requirements in neighboring states such as Illinois and Michigan. The reduction in training hours will also relieve the burden on in-state applicants seeking a cosmetology practitioner license in neighboring states and will ease the transition of out-of-state applicants seeking to become licensed as a cosmetologist in Wisconsin. 2013 WI Act 356 allows applicants to receive instruction from a school that is not operating in Wisconsin but has been accredited by an accrediting agency that has been approved by the board, by rule. The proposed rule lists the approved accrediting agencies. Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:
None.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois requires cosmetology schools to provide 1,500 hours of instruction in cosmetology. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 117.530.
Iowa: Iowa requires 2,100 hours in cosmetology curriculum. 645 IAC 61.14.
Michigan: Michigan cosmetology curriculum consists of 1,500 of theory and practical instruction and 1,160 hours in minimum practical application. Mich. Admin. Code R.338.2161.
Minnesota: The cosmetology training curriculum consists of 1,550 hours in Minnesota. Minn. R. 2110.0510.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The methodologies used in developing this rule include reviewing administrative rules from neighboring states and comparing 2013 Wisconsin Act 356 with Wis. Admin. Code ch. Cos 5. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 266-8608. Fiscal Estimate:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis are attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Eric.Esser@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 266-8608. Agency contact person:
Kathleen Paff, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-4472; email at Kathleen.Paff@wisconsin.gov ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. Cos 5.001 is created to read:
Cos 5.001 Instruction An applicant for licensure as a cosmetologist, cosmetology manager, aesthetician, electrologist, or manicurist may receive instruction in a school of cosmetology licensed under s. 440.62 (3) (ar), Stats., exempted under s. 440.61, Stats., or accredited by any of the following: (1)
National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)(2)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)(3)
Council on Occupational Education (COE)(4)
National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC)(5)
Any other accrediting agency relating to cosmetology that is recognized by the U.S. Department of EducationSection 2. Cos 5.01 is amended to read:
Cos 5.01 Courses. Schools which provide instruction to students for cosmetology practitioner or cosmetology manager licenses or specialty schools which provide instruction to students for aesthetician, electrologist, or manicurist licenses shall develop curricula for instruction which are based on the applicable syllabus approved by the board. A school or specialty school shall offer at a minimum the hours listed for subjects in the appropriate syllabus included in this section.
Section 3. Cos 5.02 (figure) is repealed and recreated to read:
FIGURE 5.02
| SUBJECTS | THEORY HOURS | PRACTICAL HOURS |
I. | Hygiene, grooming and personal development. | 10 | 0 |
II. | Bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation. | 20 | 20 |
III. | Haircutting, hair tapering (clipper−cuts), razor cutting, hairstyling, curling, thermal waving, finger− waving, roller setting, pincurl placement, blow− drying, shampoos, scalp and hair treatments, conditioning, reconditioning, hair analysis, and care of hairpieces, wigs and wefts. Tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage). | 140 | 440 |
IV. | Hair straightening, hair relaxing, thermal hair straightening, blow−outs, permanents, hair coloring, tinting, bleaching and chemistry. Tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage). | 185 | 392 |
V. | Shaving, beard and mustache shaping, trimming, superfluous hair removal, waxing, facials, facial massages, facial makeup, eyelashes, light therapy, basic principles of electricity, and introduction to electrology. Tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage). | 35 | 60 |
VI. | Manicuring, including nail Enhancement. Tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage). | 10 | 25 |
VII. | Anatomy and physiology of the hair, skin and nails and disorders of the hair, skin, scalp and nails | 50 | 0 |
VIII. | Product knowledge, product use and sales, preparing and consulting with customer for services | 30 | 0 |
IX. | Laws, rules, professional ethics and history of cosmetology | 18 | 0 |
X. | Individual student needs, industry trends and electives (e.g. recordkeeping, mathematics, communications, human relations, public relations, first aid, etc.) (Hours may include structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more cosmetology establishments.). | 40 | 75 |
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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